Politics
Self-imposed collapse is complicated for this minority cabinet
The Jetten minority cabinet faces a political impasse as D66, VVD, and CDA disagree on whether to seek support from left or right opposition parties. Historical traumas hinder progress: GroenLinks leader Jesse Klaver fears electoral backlash similar to 2012, while PvdA chair Hans Spekman refuses to share responsibility for austerity measures due to his party's past defeat. Additionally, the VVD aims to avoid diluting its profile after previous Rutte cabinets. Consequently, the government struggles to pass budgets through shifting alliances or broad agreements, with ChristenUnie leader Mirjam Bikker suggesting new formations instead of automatic elections to prevent further stagnation.
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